Washington whitewater - Washougal River, Northern Cascade Range, Clark/ Skamania County Clark/ Skamania county, Highway 140 to Washougal section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     7.3 miles   I find this to be the best river ever for a beginner white water paddler. It has excellent eddies; big roller waves; lots of rapids and tons of places to rest, regroup and try again. Says Dee The starting location is a reasonable drive from Portland-Vancouver-Beaverton, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Highway 140 to Washougal stretch of Washougal River in Clark/ Skamania County is 7.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and     kayaking spots in Washington tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The natural beauty of Washington and the water flowing gracefully down Washougal River make the trip here worthwhile. The river winds through the Northern Cascade Range and you get great scenery. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve   in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: If you want to hit the beach, Sundial Beach is around here. All the water falling down from the sky makes Washougal River a wet place; December is the month that gets the most rain, and July on the other hand is the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Washougal River, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 40's while Washougal River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. Washougal River, Highway 140 to Washougal road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 7.3 miles Average Gradient: 35 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.62472 Longitude: -122.30667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 45.59361 Longitude: -122.36973 Paddler input for Washougal River, Washington: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Washougal River, Northern Cascade Range, Washington Local climate location: BATTLE GROUND 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal 3 miles away Discover this Washougal, Washington hotel conveniently situated near the Columbia Gorge, Pendleton Woolen Mills and Hewlett Packard. Welcome to the Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites where guests... Holiday Inn Express PORTLAND-EAST (TROUTDALE), Troutdale 5 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Troutdale a perfect hotel for your next business or leisure trip to the Portland area. Our hotel is located 10 miles east of Portland International Airport at the g... Comfort Inn & Suites-Columbia Gorge West, Troutdale 5 miles away Hotel is in the heart of the Scenic Columbia River Gorge Scenic Area. Take the scenic highway and enjoy all the Gorge has to offer. Spectacular views of the Columbia River and many waterfalls includin...   Northern Cascade Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Northern Cascade Range. Northern Cascade Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Northern Cascade Range. All Washington Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Washington. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Washougal River.   Whitewater Near Washougal River: Little Washougal River, Clark County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.8 miles long (Boulder Creek to Washougal River) Washougal River - North Fork, Skamania County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Mile 7 to Washougal River) Sandy River, Clackamas / Multnomah County , 9 miles away, Class II - 13.5 miles long (Revenue Bridge to Oxbow Park) Rock Creek - Lewis drainage, Clark County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Dole Valley Road to East Fork Lewis River) Copper Creek, Skamania/Clark County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.1 miles long (road's end to East Fork Lewis) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Sunset Falls to bl. Horshoe Falls) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 2.7 miles long (Rock Creek to Moulton Falls Park) Bull Run, Clackamas County , 11 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (Bull Run Road to Sandy River) Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Dougan Falls to Salmon Falls) Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Green Fork to Sunset Falls)   Ski Areas Near Washougal River: Mt. Hood Ski Bowl, Oregon , 43 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Timberline Lodge, Oregon , 45 miles away, 3590 vertical feet Mt. Hood Meadows, Oregon , 48 miles away, 2777 vertical feet Cooper Spur, Oregon , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hoodoo, Oregon , 66 miles away, 1035 vertical feet White Pass, Washington , 82 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Washington , 88 miles away, 3100 vertical feet Mt. Bachelor, Oregon , 90 miles away, 3365 vertical feet Willamette Pass, Oregon , 99 miles away, 1563 vertical feet   Beaches Near Washougal River: Sundial Beach, Multnomah County , 5 miles away   Hotels Near Washougal River: Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express PORTLAND-EAST (TROUTDALE), Troutdale , 5 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites-Columbia Gorge West, Troutdale , 5 miles away Travelodge East Portland/Gresham, Troutdale , 6 miles away Best Western Cascade Inn & Suites, Troutdale , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Washougal River: Jones Creek Campground, Clark County, 3 miles away Sandy Riverfront RV Resort, Troutdale, 5 miles away Crown Point RV Park, Corbett, 5 miles away   Trails Near Washougal River: Washougal Trail, Skamania County , 17 miles away, 3.6 hiking miles, 2131 feet elevation difference   National Parks Near Washougal River: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 60 miles away